Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
69.5Single-core74.6
78.7Multi-core61.3
44.4Efficiencyspec-based81.4
61iGPU88.7
69.6Platformspec-based56.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 68.1, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+28) and single-core (+5). Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 61
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
- 100% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 80 W
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 18 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 70
- Stronger iGPU score: 89 vs 61
- 248% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,627 vs 1,902
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 3 nm | 2 nm+33% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 160 W+100% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+4% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+67% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 256 GB+167% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,038Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,395Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,201Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 18,911Top 22% |
| PassMark | 46,295+27%Top 8% | 36,409Top 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,566+6%Top 6% | 4,300Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,902Top 42% | 6,627+248%Top 4% |
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